Divya Jain is a sport psychologist and Head of Psychological Services for the Fortis National Mental Health Program. She works in the field of performance enhancement and mental health with elite and emerging athletes in individual and team sports, as well as with corporate organizations and schools.
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Mindset of a Winner | Sports Psychologist Divya Jain at OCLF
On 22nd Nov 2025 05.00 PM TO 05:40 PM
Sports psychologist Divya Jain led this powerful session on what it takes to build a champion’s mindset in young athletes. In conversation with student and sportsperson Ananya Amit Gandhare, she explored how mental strength, resilience and emotional balance shape long-term success in competitive sport.
Divya explained why young athletes should shift focus from medals to effort, discipline and consistency. She highlighted resilience as the defining quality that separates good performers from great ones, and offered practical insights on coping with pressure, managing anxiety and bouncing back stronger after setbacks.
The audience engaged deeply with questions on handling failure, sustaining motivation, balancing ambition with well-being and the role of parents and coaches in creating emotionally safe training environments.
The session was anchored by Akanksha Baisware, who added clarity and energy to the discussion.